In the year 2020, while the world grappled with the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lorena embarked on a transformative journey with the YALI, as a member of Cohort 41, she embraced the challenges and opportunities of a virtual learning environment with unwavering enthusiasm.

Lorena’s passion for her work was evident from the beginning. She is the visionary founder of Heura, a digital platform designed to demystify and destigmatize menstruation through the art of storytelling and photojournalism. Her mission is ambitious: to end period poverty and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Courtesy: YALI RLC East Africa

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USAID will host a Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Alumni Expo and Trade Show (YALI Expo) from November 11 to 14, 2024, at the Cape town International Convention Centre in South Africa.

The YALI Expo aims to convene, connect, and celebrate YALI alums making positive changes in their communities by creating networking opportunities showcasing their innovations for sustainable impact and connecting them with investors, policymakers, ecosystem partners, and
the African diaspora. The YALI Expo will also tell stories of successful alumni who have made a difference in their communities.

Discover: www.yaliexpo.com

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